Another 36 of the 1,700 Sites That Are Part of de Blasio's Expansion Will Be Delayed

The city said Tuesday that nine prekindergarten sites likely won't open this school year due to problematic inspections, throwing families into a scramble for seats two days before the first day of school.

Mayor Bill de Blasio promised at a news conference to be "aggressive in protecting the health and safety of our kids." But several center operators expressed frustration about what they called a last-minute, baffling change in plans by city officials.